Jan 28 2009
Hidden Treasures Part IV
Arctic Wings -edited by Stephen Brown
The Hidden Treasures Series takes flight in Volume IV. Whether an avid birder or just an appreciator of nature, these books on birds are sure to delight.
Arctic Wings is an astonishing photography book of every Arctic bird imaginable. The book is organized by type of bird, each section beginning with a short essay by an expert in that field. The essay is followed by pages and pages of amazing photos of the birds. But wait – that’s not even the best part: it comes with a CD of Arctic bird calls!
Egg and Nest, another photo book, stays true to its title. Unlike the in-the-wild photos of Arctic Wings, the pages of this book look like photos of an art installation. Delicate images that find the beauty in every egg and nest and astound the reader with their intimacy.
The Pocket Naturalist Guides cover wildlife, trees and wildflowers, but also birds. These handy folded introductory guides are no bigger than your average road map and easily slip into a pocket. Dozens of drawings of birds cover the front and back along with the bird’s size, scientific name, and identifying feature. There is a guide for every state, several Canadian provinces, and some Central American countries.
For those of us who desperately miss the green of the countryside, the US City Bird Guides offer some help in locating the local wildlife. With one bird per page, these books deliver not only intricate drawings, but also detailed information for each bird, including where to find them. These are not new books, so feel fortunate when you find one.
Check out more bird book reviews like Dan’s on The Wisdom of Birds and Jessica’s on Birdscapes.
****And next comes Nastia’s addition to the Hidden Treasures Series!****
Read more: Birding, Book Reviews, Hidden Treasures, Nature & Wildlife, News, Photo booksLlalan specializes in all things Ohio, but has funny stories from all over the US and Canada, plus a few snort-inducing ones from Thailand. And not only does she read books from around the world, she also samples beers in as many languages as possible. Favorite style: the multi-national American Double IPA.
Really smart birds are in South America during the short dark days of January. Their dimmer relatives are in Ohio, huddled in fir trees, singing to keep themselves warm as 15 inches of new snow turn lawn ornaments, small vehicles and wandering children into moguls.